Artist Statement
I was born in China, and much of my early imagination was shaped by the folklore and supernatural stories that surrounded me. Among them, the Hongkong “hopping zombie” films I grew up watching left the deepest impression. They were strange, funny, and frightening all at once, carrying elements of Taoist ritual, superstition, and cultural symbolism. These films were more than just entertainment—they became a way for me to connect with heritage and identity, even before I fully understood their cultural weight.
As I develop my work as a digital media artist, I return to these influences and ask how they might be reimagined for new audiences. “诛尸: The Masked Exorcist” is my exploration of that question. Using 3D software to tell the story, I constructed the project through multiple still render images combined with a few animations at key moments. This balance between stillness and motion creates rhythm, emphasizes dramatic beats, and mirrors the way memory works—static impressions interrupted by flashes of vivid movement.
This project is both a personal tribute and an experiment in cultural storytelling through digital design. My aim is to merge technical tools with artistic roots, bridging past and present, East and West, tradition and technology. Ultimately, I want my work to preserve the cultural essence I grew up with while inviting new audiences to experience and reinterpret it in fresh and engaging ways.
